Architectural Institute of British Columbia
RAIC - AI and Architecture: A Practical Guide to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Quality control is one of the most promising and least understood applications of AI in architecture. Review cycles are compressed, experienced reviewers are stretched thin, and the errors that slip through resurface later as RFIs, change orders, and field conflicts. This session offers… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation ‘Lessons Learned’ to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products Building envelope rehabilitation projects offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and… Read more
UNIQ Dimensions - Leveraging 3D LiDAR & Scan-to-BIM Workflows for Accurate As-Built Documentation This session explores the transformative role of 3D LiDAR and Scan-to-BIM workflows in creating high-precision as-built documentation. Participants will examine the technical science of laser scanning, comparing the applications of mobile, terrestrial, and drone-based systems to determine project suitability. We will analyze… Read more
RAIC - AI and Your Practice: The Present-Day Reality Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept on the horizon of architectural practice. It is here, knowingly or unknowingly embedded in the tools we use, and impacting the workflows we manage. But what does this mean for architects navigating the pressures of delivery, quality, and… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the… Read more
RAIC - AI and Standard of Care: Legal Implications for Design and Construction Professionals Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how design and construction professionals deliver their services. But as AI tools become embedded in everyday practice, critical questions arise about the professional standard of care. Could it become a breach of the standard of care… Read more
BCIT - XZEB 1146 – Mechanical and Electrical Essentials for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings The course covers the essentials related to mechanical and electrical design and construction in zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings. The course will help learners understand unique mechanical and electrical considerations for Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, and Passive House buildings. Date:… Read more
RAIC - AI and Optimizing the Design Phase: Superhuman From human-scale environments to hospitals, and megastructures, Generative AI is expanding how architects explore, test, and communicate design possibilities. This webinar introduces AI as a Creative Exploration Engine and examines how it can support architectural design without replacing professional judgment or creativity. Through a curated series… Read more
Muniak Enterprises Inc. - Building Code Tutor The Building Code Tutor is a web-based instructional program, developed by Muniak Enterprises Inc. that provides practical and interactive training in the fire and life safety requirements of Part 3 of the building codes used across Canada. The Building Code Tutor consists of a series of short, on-line,… Read more
RAIC - AI and Optimizing Envelope Retrofits High-performing building envelopes are the most effective way to reduce the thermal needs of buildings. Despite the substantial energy savings available, building envelope retrofits are often delayed due to high perceived costs and limited actionable data. Traditional methods of assessing the building envelope tend to be intrusive, provide… Read more